In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Alooba's Founder, Tim Freestone interviews Sankara Prasad kondareddy, he dives deep into the nuances of effective interviewing. With over 15 years of experience in AI and ML, Sankara shares valuable perspectives on improving the interviewing skills of recruiters, balancing technical and cultural fit, and the potential role of AI in enhancing the hiring process. They discuss the importance of crafting a balanced and candidate-friendly hiring process, the pros and cons of remote interviews, and the ethical considerations of using AI for screening. The conversation also touches on inclusivity and practical solutions to eliminate biases from hiring, drawing upon Sankara’s extensive experience in conducting hundreds of interviews.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Effective Interviewing

00:33 Guest Introduction: Sankara's Background

01:36 The Importance of Interview Skills

03:09 Behavioral and Technical Interview Techniques

04:18 Improving Interview Styles Over Time

06:25 Creating a Comfortable Interview Environment

07:06 The Rise of Remote Interviews

11:25 The Role of AI in Hiring

14:16 Balancing Structured and Unstructured Interviews

16:12 Panel Interviews and Reducing Bias

20:25 Gathering Feedback and Continuous Improvement

23:21 The Future of AI in Recruitment

37:44 Streamlining the Interview Process

41:47 Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring

43:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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